Then Came Fair May

"I saw a great variety of birds on the moor,

Meadow-pipits, Sky-larks, Buntings, Linnets,
 and a beautiful Wheat-ear."

"May 1st"
The Nature Notes Of An Edwardian Lady

  Edith Holden

Birds In The Lilac Garden

Susan Bourdet

Song On A May Morning

Now the bright morning star, Day's harbinger,

Comes dancing from the East, and leads with her

The flowery May, who from her green lap throws

The yellow cowslip and the pale primrose.

Hail, Bounteous May, that doth inspire

Mirth, and youth, and warm desire;

Woods and groves are of thy dressing,

Hill and dale doth boast thy blessing;

Thus we salute thee with our early song,

And welcome thee, and wish thee long.

-John Milton

 Spring in the Garden

Impressionist Artist An He Zaidan Gallery